Tocal Accommodation, Catering & Events

20/10/2024

Don't miss out on a great day out! 🐶🐾

See you there!

1 WEEK TO GO - Dachshtober Longdog Festival at Tocal Homestead! 🐾

Join us on Sunday, October 27th, 2024, for a pawsome celebration of our long-bodied friends!

🎭 Fancy Dress Competition
🏁 Longdog Dash Races
🩺 Vet Info Sessions
🐾 Off-Leash Area
🛍️ Market Stalls
🍔 Food Vendors
🎨 Face Painting
🐕 Doggie Bar & Grooming
🎙 Special Guest: Dr Harry Cooper and his team from Better Homes and Gardens will be filming throughout the day and greeting the Dachshund community.

The Tocal Homestead will be open, blacksmith demonstrations, and our famous homemade woodstove-cooked scones!

Important Info for Dog Owners:
• Dogs must be leashed at all times (except in designated off-leash areas).
• No dogs are allowed inside the Homestead house.
• No puppies or dogs will be sold on the day

TIME: 10 am – 3 pm
LOCATION: Tocal Homestead - 957 Tocal Rd, Paterson, NSW 2421
TICKETS: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/longdog-pty-ltd/dachshtober-longdog-festival-2024

On-site accommodation is available at The Barracks, Tocal (sorry no pets).

Raising research funds & awareness for IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease), prevalent in the Dachshund breed. For more info on the event, dog conditions of entry and tickets, visit: https://longdogfriends.com/

Join us for a fantastic family day out celebrating all things longdog! 🐾

27/09/2024

Thank you to Dungog District Chamber of Commerce for choosing Tocal College - RTO 91166 for your latest workshop.

24/09/2024

Welcome Hunter! 🐴💗

19/09/2024

Are you, or do you know a prospective student with a passion for agriculture? Please join us at our October Open Days to hear about our full time and trainee study opportunities for 2025.

📅 Friday 4th & 11th October, 10am to 3pm
📍 Tocal College, 815 Tocal Road Paterson

What does an Open Day look like? 🐮🐴🌿 Following our initial information session, you will be treated to morning tea, have the opportunity to view the College grounds and student areas and discuss our courses in detail with some of our lecturers. Enjoy a leisurely lunch prepared by Tocal's exceptional kitchen staff and top the day off with a coach tour of our farm and training facilities.

If you would like to attend, please register here https://tocal.assessapp.com/webforms/91371/new

For further information please contact Tocal's Youth Education Admin Officer, Dru, on 0477 019 552.

18/09/2024

Calling all culinary creatives and kitchen superstars! We have TWO exciting positions available in the Tocal College - RTO 91166 kitchen for highly motivated, adaptable individuals who are as passionate about customer service as they are about food.

Here’s a snapshot of what we’re looking for:

Cook responsibilities: 👩‍🍳
Preparing delicious, nutritious daily meals for the College’s residential students
Catering across an extensive event schedule
Menu planning and procurement of provisions
Staff rostering and supervision

Kitchen Hand responsibilities: 🍝
Assisting with food preparation
Providing friendly food and beverage service
Ensuring cleanliness of kitchen
Commercial dishwashing

At Tocal, we offer a great work/life balance, with simple rosters – either morning or late shift, with late shift usually finishing at 7pm. Every second weekend off is also a great incentive!

Please contact our Domestic Services Manager, Michael Baxter 0409 779 058 or email [email protected] for the full list of requirements.

30/08/2024

Today, Tocal College bids a heartfelt farewell to Janice McGoldrick, who has been a cherished member of our Tocal community for the past 10 years. Janice has played a vital role in our catering team as a Kitchen Cook, and her contributions to both our students and public groups have been truly remarkable.

While we are saddened to see Janice leave, we are also filled with joy knowing she will be spending well deserved time with her family in retirement.

29/08/2024

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Tocal Kitchen!

JOB AVAILABLE: Domestic Service Officer, Cook

Classification: Domestic Service Officer Level 3
Location: Tocal College, CB Alexander Campus, Paterson NSW
Employment Status: Permanent
Division: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW
Branch: Education and Regional Services

Duties: The provision of catering services for students and guests using the dining room facilities at Tocal Agricultural Centre.

Hourly rate $31.14 plus shift allowances where applicable

Selection Criteria:

- Desirable commercial Cookery Trade Course, Stage I, II or III
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate
- Experience in catering for large numbers
- Knowledge of safe food practices
- Experience in staff supervision
- Experience in staff rostering
- Experience in menu planning
- Experience in the procurement of provisions
- Knowledge of Health and Hygiene procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to relate to young people.
- Demonstrated ability to relate positively to guests and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
- Drivers licence.
- Working with Children Check.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to work on a roster with shifts both during the week and on weekends.

Inquiries and Info package: Mr Michael Baxter 0409 779 058 - please email [email protected]

Closing Date: 15 September 2024

08/07/2024

We cannot contain our excitement for this event!! 💃🕺

Tocal College - RTO 91166 are pleased to be hosting the 44TH NSW State Square & Round Dance Convention 2024.

These dancers have a full weekend planned at Tocal but have generously offered the public a chance to twist and twirl with some of Australia's best. Strap your dancing shoes on and come to Tocal Hall on Sunday 11 August 2024 from 1.30-2pm to strut your stuff.

Send a message to learn more

04/07/2024

Christmas in July at Tocal College - RTO 91166 🎅🎄

Another stellar effort by our amazing catering and service teams! Our staff, students and friends came together to celebrate Christmas in July with a sensational meal in our great Hall.

Thank you to our special guests Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service - Official Site and Royal Agricultural Society of NSW for joining us and for their ongoing support of Tocal College and our rural communities.

19/06/2024

It was such a treat hosting this bunch and their incredibly clever pooches! Thank you to K9 Nosey Parkers for choosing Tocal College - RTO 91166 and Tocal Accommodation, Catering & Events for your event!

We can't wait to see you again! 🐶🧚‍♀️

12/06/2024

What an opportunity!!

The history, the landscape, the views, the amazing, dedicated team - so much to love about Tocal Homestead 🌅❤️

We're Hiring!!!

The CB Alexander Foundation are seeking a weekend Homestead Site Assistant to join our team. If you are the jack or jill of all trades, we want to hear from you. The role is diverse and hands on, where you will oversee day to day operations of the property.

Applications close Wednesday 26th June.

For more information, see https://tocal.com.au/hiring/

23/05/2024

Another busy day for our bookings team, catering crew and service staff, preparing for and hosting, NSW Northern Traffic Command this week. It was a pleasure to host such a wonderful group at Tocal College - RTO 91166!

09/05/2024

Our kitchen crew and domestic services teams never cease to amaze us!

Last weekend, a successful Field Days wrap up in the kitchen saw our amazing staff serve:

🍟 350 cartons of hot chips
🐟 200 plates of fish and chips
🍝 150 lasagne meals
🥧 150 apple pie desserts
🥗 and so much more!

PLUS our brilliant team of service staff worked their magic in time to turn the Hall around after a bustling (and muddy!) Field Days, for a Primary Schools Teachers Conference at 8am Tuesday morning!

29/04/2024

Tocal College was abuzz with activity this past weekend where we were honoured to welcome the NSW Ambulance Service for their Clinical Volunteers Conference.

Whilst undertaking their training, the volunteers were able to take advantage of our onsite accommodation and catering facilities and our EA Hunt Hall provided the perfect location for the large group of volunteers to debrief.

It was an absolute pleasure to host this wonderful group of volunteers who serve our communities. 💙❤️

24/04/2024

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. ❤️

18/04/2024

Looking for your perfect wedding venue? Search outside the box! 🧚‍♀️

Take a peek at the sensational photos of a recent wedding in Tocal College's spacious and versatile EA Hunt Hall and the pretty as a picture Chapel setting.

Contact our bookings team today to discuss your wedding plans (02) 4939 8828 or [email protected].

17/04/2024

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an amazing team of passionate, friendly and dedicated support staff in our domestic services department. Get in touch today!

The Tocal Domestic Services team are seeking energetic, enthusiastic individuals who would be interested in joining our fast-paced business unit as permanent casual housekeepers.

Ideally, we are looking for a person to work 06:00 – 13:00 Monday to Friday with overtime and weekend work as required.

Experience in cleaning and housekeeping is preferred; however, training will be provided. If you are interested, please send your resume to Michael Baxter, Tocal Accommodation Services Manager, at [email protected].

02/04/2024

Appreciation Post! 🎉🙏

Our amazing Domestic Services team work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everyone who visits (and works at) Tocal College benefits from sparkling clean accommodation, conference rooms, office spaces and amenities. The team do an incredible job of maintaining our student rooms and common areas and are also an integral part of our event preparation. We are so grateful for our team of dedicated service staff and the support they provide the entire College! Well done team 💜